Presentation
Leg pain since seven days.
Patient Data
Age: 3 years
Gender: Male
From the case:
Epiphyseal cortical irregularity
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There is mild irregularity with fragmentation of the medial aspect of the distal femoral epiphysis, best appreciated on the AP projection.
From the case:
Epiphyseal cortical irregularity
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Mildly irregular and fragmented appearance of the medial aspect of the distal femoral epiphysis (red circle)
Case Discussion
This case represents a normal anatomical variation, where the medial aspect of the distal femoral epiphysis appears irregular and fragmented, and should not be confused with any pathology like osteomyelitis or neoplastic lesions.